PNCWA2025 Speaker Hub

Congratulations on being selected to speak at the PNCWA2025 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon this fall! Our theme this year is Flowing Together: Stories of Dedication and Innovation. We received a record-breaking number of presentation abstracts this year- A huge thank you to everyone who submitted! 

  Speaker Confirmation Form

Speaker Notes: 

  • Selected speakers are required to develop an in-person presentation. Confirm your availability to present by June 10.

  • Presentation sessions will be 25 minutes, including time for Q&A. Select presentations will be 55 minutes, as determined by the Technical Committee.

  • Presenters are expected to register for the conference and pay all applicable registration fees.* Presenters must register by August 26, 2025. 

  • Electronic copies of accepted presentations will be collected at the conference.

  • We respectfully request that you use the provided slide template using the current version of Microsoft Office PowerPoint in 16:9 format, compatible with a PC. Please ensure that your presentation conforms to the WEF standard of including company logos only on the first and final slide of a presentation. 
  • Presentations should be labeled as follows: Title_Speaker Last Name_PNCWA2025 (use abbreviated title)
  • Session moderators will contact you in August. If you have any questions, please contact them directly. If you have questions prior to moderator assignments, reach out to PNCWA.  

 Contact: Technical Program Chair Jen Murphy


*Speakers registering for single day attendance will receive a $50 registration discount. Additional discounts may be available to municipalities, small/disadvantaged businesses, or individuals not involved in the wastewater industry. Contact PNCWA for more information. 

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Abstract Review Process

PNCWA strives to create a well-balanced program featuring presentations that range from introductory to highly technical, while showcasing diversity in organizations, regions, topics, and speaker backgrounds.

Abstracts for the PNCWA Annual Conference are reviewed through a rigorous process:

  • Each abstract is evaluated by three volunteer reviewers with relevant expertise.
  • Reviews are conducted double-blind to ensure impartiality.
  • Abstracts are scored using these equally weighted criteria:
    • Originality and Innovation
    • Audience Benefit and Engagement
    • Quality of Content
    • Clarity and Organization
    • Overall Applicability to PNCWA
  • Given the high volume of quality submissions, fewer than two-thirds of abstracts are typically selected for the program.